The Curious Case of Revd Brett Murphy

Revd Brett Murphy has been sacked from the Free Church of England! This is shocking news and still in an appeals process but their is a lot of speculation about how we was fired and it doesn't sound good!

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[michaellewis]

The stress on his wife, whilst she is pregnant, the actions of the free church of England, really despicable timing.

[HenryLeslieGraham]

this is shocking and outrageous. rev murphy is a devout faithful and holy servant and priest. how dare the FCE fire such a man of God.

[Dave-cfxq]

Thank you Rev Dan for your compassion and empathy you show towards Rev Brett and his family. This is an unbelievable situation.

[h.b.greene]

As an online follower of Rev. Murphy and Emmanuel Church - Morecambe, I am deeply disturbed by what is happening and how it happened. I marveled at how the number of parishioners in attendance grew and the number of people online also grew over the 8 months I followed him. Is it not the duty of a church to grow its membership? Please pray for Rev. Murphy, his family, and Emmanuel Church - Morecambe.

[lynn]

It can't be overstated that Rev. Brett really has put his heart, soul and energy into Emmanuel since he's been there and, each time I have visited, his faith and optimism, his cheery welcome and acceptance of all God's people have never been absent. This truly is an abhorrent way to treat a thoroughly decent and Godly man and his family.

[glenyscallaghan]

It is unbelievable, He has worked so hard to build up the Church. The Church has turned out to be an embarrassment. Christ must be so saddened. God bless you and your family Brett. Bishop search your soul you will be judged .

[CanonPaulHamilton]

Those of us considering our position in the C of E looked to the FCE as a possible home. This episode is worrying…..grass isn't greener. Wokery everywhere. 😢

[richardventus]

The FCE enquiry into this is shocking and almost unbelievable - there was a total lack of any Christian kindness, compassion and love for Rev'd Brett, his family and his loving congregation. Follow it all on Youtube - it's better than any thriller!

[jonatasbragatto]

As a former minister in the FCE, I can say that the said Bishop is a wolf and a hireling, as described by Jesus in John chapter 10.

More than 35 ministers have already left in the last 5 years, all directly saying he is the cause. His legacy will be remembered as someone who destroyed the denomination.

[coffeebreaktheology]

🙏 for Rev Brett and his family. I pray they will get a home so they are never in such straits again. Am also praying for Faith, their unborn daughter, that she may be safely delivered in due course.

What a situation to be in. Frying pan and fire come to mind. Gafcon proving their safe haven is a 'con'. Especially as Anglican Unscripted have mentioned others this has happened to.

[johnbristow]

The church hierarchy seems to be totally devoid of any godly Grace. What message does this send to those who are already critical of the church?

[Purvis-dwqf]

With all the unbelieving bishops and rectors in the UK, it is really a shame how Brother Murphy has been treated.

[Johnburggy]

This is so sad & wicked. We know the C of E has become wicked & corrupt . But I & many others had thought the Free Church of England was above these wicked & evil ways. But clearly not so. But we know that in the end God will punish those for there wicked ways- Even more so for those supposed Bishops & Church Leaders Who have departed so far for anything the Bible teaches us.

[nmdale]

The Bishops have failed the church, everywhere. The guardians of the church have abandoned the deposit of faith to the wolves. They would much rather please the world and popular opinion than pick up the cross of Christ and follow after him.

[richardyoung]

Preaching the gospel gets you the sack nowadays

[Gebo]

The Bishop has a very cold heart! Shocking!

[nmdale]

The church providing a tiny stipend and a house is an excellent way of controlling a minister...absolute and radical dependence on the beneficence of a princling bishop.

[richardyoung]

The free church of England is full of wolves

[rahelclaudiahartmann]

So so sorry to hear how very stressful this must be ...true believers will need to brake away from the Church of England who does not want to be called a church anymore....and plant their own. I will pray for you guys

[gcljohn]

I cannot help feeling that this is part of a larger story, particularly with Father Calvin Robinson leaving the FCE last month as well, and moving to the Nordic Catholic Church. I continue to watch this space.